dr-magic Dr.magic Aha Intensive Renewal Serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Dipropylene Glycol
3. Lactobionic Acid*
4. Gluconolactone*
5. Glycerin
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Salicylic Acid (Mixture 1% [Niacinamide
8. ~
9. Dextrin])
10. Tromethamine
11. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 (Mixture 2% [Butylene Glycol
12. Aqua
13. ~])
14. Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
15. Raphanus Sativus Root Extract
16. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
17. Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
18. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
19. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
20. Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
21. Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
22. Buteth-3
23. Beta-Glucan
24. Urea
25. Sodium Phytate
26. Niacinamide
27. Sodium Citrate
28. Sucrose
29. Sodium Lactate
30. Xanthan Gum
31. Malic Acid*
32. Pentylene Glycol
33. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
34. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
35. Tartaric Acid*
36. Propanediol
37. Tributyl Citrate
38. Dextrin
39. Glycolic Acid*
40. 1,2-Hexanediol

Highlights

Contains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaAqua

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene GlycolCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

BUFFERING

Tromethamine

ANTI-SEBUM

Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract

Other ingredients

Lactobionic Acid*Gluconolactone*Salicylic Acid (Mixture 1% [Niacinamide~Dextrin])Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 (Mixture 2% [Butylene Glycol~])Raphanus Sativus Root ExtractCedrus Atlantica Bark OilMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractLonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol SulfonateButeth-3Beta-GlucanUreaSodium PhytateNiacinamideSodium CitrateSucroseSodium LactateXanthan GumMalic Acid*Pentylene GlycolPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Tartaric Acid*PropanediolTributyl CitrateDextrinGlycolic Acid*1,2-Hexanediol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Lactobionic Acid*

Not decoded yet

Gluconolactone*

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Salicylic Acid (Mixture 1% [Niacinamide

Not decoded yet

~

Not decoded yet

Dextrin])

Not decoded yet

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 (Mixture 2% [Butylene Glycol

Not decoded yet

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

~])

Not decoded yet

Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract

Quaking aspen bark extract containing salicylates; offers sebum control and antibacterial properties; suitable for oily skin.

Raphanus Sativus Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil

Bitter orange flower oil, an essential oil used for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains labeled allergen compounds, caution for sensitive skin.

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing and antioxidants; trace use, low allergenic risk

Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate

UV-B absorber, often as photostabilizer; 0.1–0.5% active; water-soluble, requires stable pairing

Buteth-3

Not decoded yet

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Malic Acid*

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Tartaric Acid*

Not decoded yet

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Tributyl Citrate

Tributyl citrate plasticizer/solvent, low toxicity; hygroscopic, long-term protection from moisture/light

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Glycolic Acid*

Not decoded yet

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

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